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Our Communications Manager is taking maternity leave from mid-June and we are looking for someone to cover the role for approx 9 months.  We are a small team and this is the only communications role, therefore the Communications Manager has a lot to do, including:

• Running our whole comms operation – social media, website, event marketing, PR. 
• Developing and delivering our communications strategy
• Creating stories and content for different channels
• Working on communications projects with people with lived experience
• Working with our individual giving lead on fundraising campaigns

A major rebrand and a new name have helped us build our profile over the past three years, and we’re working hard to increase recognition and support further.  The stories of the people we work with are central to that, and it’s their voices, not the charity’s, that belong in the foreground. So a key part of the job is to build relationships with those people, and support them to tell their stories as they want to, empowering them and keeping them safe.  This means staying flexible, in the content and the work of gathering it.  In the immigration system and the lives of people going through it, it’s wise to expect the unexpected, so plans can change at short notice.  This is a special opportunity to work join a supportive, dynamic team delivering extraordinary work.

What we’re looking for

1.  ‘Must haves’:  we believe that the right person for this key role must bring with them:

• Experience – you have wide communications experience that enables you to cover the whole range of work that we need (see above)
• Independence – you are pro-active, well organised and can get things done on your own, with more guidance on aims than methods
• Collaboration – you can work well with colleagues, professionals and people with lived experience, and deliver great projects together
• Communication – your speaking and writing communicates clearly and powerfully
• Story-telling – you know how to create compelling content that tells stories of change and empowerment
• Understanding – you appreciate the purpose and complexity of our work
• Commitment – your practice fits our values of empowerment, co-creation, curiosity and respect
• Flexibility – you can adapt to sudden changes and vary your working hours sometimes, eg to work at evenings or weekends

2.  ‘Also haves’: if you also bring any of the following, they will be important for us:

• Work experience in a communications role in a charity or arts company – especially if it was a role like this in a small organisation
• Practical skills in one or more of: graphic design, photography, audio/video production, digital advertising
• Experience of working sensitively with people who have been through difficult experiences to tell their stories
• Experience of overseeing creative freelancers
• Experience of implementing and developing communications strategy
• Experience of careful messaging in a politically sensitive context
• Experience of using reporting & analytics tools
• Culture and language skills relevant to people in immigration settings

Lived experience and professional experience

Professional experience and lived experience are both valuable for this role.  We want to bring people with personal experience of immigration detention, or the asylum process, or immigration enforcement into our team, so if you have this kind of experience then we would really love to hear from you. We need you to bring the ‘must have’ qualities listed above, but do not require a conventional professional CV full of paid communications and marketing roles.  What we do need is someone who can help us deliver.  That means understanding the people we work with, and knowing how to deliver organisational communications that meet their needs.

If you have lots of professional experience, together with strong understanding of our kind of work and the needs we address, but not the personal experience specified above, then we would also love to hear from you.  We want people with all kinds of backgrounds and experience to apply for this job.  We very much encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, disabled or neurodivergent applicants, and people of different ages, gender, sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds.

What we can offer you

We’re a specialist organisation working in a fraught environment that changes constantly.  We’re developing better ways to support everyone working for Hear Me Out.  So we will look to provide the right kind of offer to our new Communications Manager, tailored to their needs.  For example:

• The work can bring stress and distress to all of us, so we have ‘clinical supervision’ sessions and are developing other ways to offer care and support
• We can arrange mentoring for you, to support you in delivering the role
• We can arrange training, for example if there are specific skills you need to learn
• Hear Me Out is a friendly and collaborative team where we look out for each other
• We’ll be open to your ideas about what kind of support will help you the most

Terms & conditions

• Contract:  Temporary (9-month) contract, subject to a 3-month probationary period
• Location: The team meets at its office in central London on Wednesdays and works in a hybrid way the rest of the week.
• Hours:  Part-time position, 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week (0.5 FTE)
• Salary:  £40,000 per year pro rata (ie £20,000), gross
• Annual leave:  36 days paid holiday leave per year pro rata (ie 18 days), including statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay:  25 days per year pro rata (ie 12.5 days) on full pay, followed by 25 days pro rata (ie 12.5 days) on half pay, followed by Statutory Sick Pay only
• Pension: 6% employer contribution to HMO’s selected Stakeholder pension scheme or to another scheme of the employee’s choice

To apply, you must download the job pack, check out the full details, and follow the instructions on how to apply.

�� Join Storyhouse as our Development Director ��
�� Location: Chester | �� Full-Time, Permanent | �� £55,000 per annum

Are you a dynamic, strategic fundraiser with a passion for the arts and community impact? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving ambitious income growth? Storyhouse is looking for a visionary Development Director to join our Leadership Team!

At Storyhouse, we're more than a cultural venue — we're a creative community hub, delivering outstanding artistic programmes and vital community initiatives. As Development Director, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our future by leading and evolving our fundraising strategy to secure a diverse, sustainable income base.

�� Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all fundraising streams: individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, public sector grants, and legacy giving.
• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, campaigns, and appeals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with donors, funders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage and inspire the Development Team, fostering professional growth and delivering high performance.
• Collaborate closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to support long-term strategy and business planning.
• Champion Storyhouse’s commitment to access, inclusion, and participation, advocating for our role as a vital cultural institution regionally and nationally.

�� We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in senior fundraising roles within arts, culture, heritage, or charity sectors.
• Brings exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management experience.
• Is adept at crafting compelling cases for support and persuasive funding proposals.
• Can develop creative, innovative approaches to income generation.
• Has experience managing budgets and delivering a strong return on investment.

�� Why Join Us?

At Storyhouse, you'll be part of a passionate team, working in one of the UK’s most exciting cultural organisations, delivering meaningful change in the community while advancing your career in a leadership role. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and make a real difference.

My renowned Arts sector client based in Central London are currently looking for an interim People Business Partner to cover maternity leave on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract starting at the end of May 2025. The role is ideally full time, hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and will pay a salary of £48,666 per year.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of People, as one of 3 People Business Partners, you will be responsible for departments covering approximately 300 employees and will be dealing with restructure, employee relations and long-term sickness in the main.

The ideal candidate will have experience of leading on change management and employee relations, be collaborative and work well as part of a team with a firmness in character but also a flexible approach in seeing the "grey areas" of issues. This will be a "hands-on" role.

If you have the skills and experience required, and you are available to start the role at the end of May 2025, please apply by sending in your up to date CV and contact details.

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: April 20th 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.  

Partnerships Officer

Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Partnerships Officer to join the Development Team. We want you to help us present this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world. 

The Edinburgh International Festival is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We believe that an inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, and we strive to grow our diverse representation across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.

We are collecting data to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment methods, to ensure that they are fair. We strive to ensure our opportunities are accessible to people from all backgrounds.

We actively encourage applications from currently under-represented groups. We have identified ethnic minority backgrounds, and disabilities as the key areas we would like to focus our recruitment efforts in.

Job details

We are looking for an experienced, creative and versatile Partnerships Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, the Partnerships Officer will play an integral role in the Development Department, supporting the execution of an ambitious partnership strategy with a diverse range of partners including corporates, trusts and foundations and international partners.  

This is a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced environment which will require flexibility, creativity as well as excellent communication and skills. Alongside managing a portfolio of partners, this role will involve building relationships and working with internal stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the sector to support the development of new business, partnership proposals and reporting.  

For a full job description and to apply online, visit our website

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 9th April

Interviews will be held week commencing: 14th April

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.

Our client, a Performing Arts organisation, are looking to recruit into the position of Head of IT. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the data and systems team while  ensuring that all parts of the Sadler’s Wells IT infrastructure run smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency.

The post reports to the Director of Finance and Business Performance and is part of the Senior Management Team. With the upcoming growth of our organisation the role will develop with the postholder.

Key strategic and operational accountabilities:

· Strategic planning and leadership of the service

· Contract and account management internally and with key partners

· Cyber security, compliance and privacy

· Process improvements and automation

· Data control and insight

· Project, service desk and change management

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.
• Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery
• Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.
• Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.
• Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
• Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.
• Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.
• Demonstrable experience of developing, implementing and managing a risk-based approach to security and compliance, including risk, security and governance frameworks.
• Experience of using and developing an Information Security Management System.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.
• Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances.
• Well-developed change management skills with the ability of understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.
• Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional

• Experience for school network requirements
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent

This role is Hybrid (3 days pw) and experience within Performing Arts would be advantageous.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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About us

Ilkley Community Enterprise is a dedicated charity and social enterprise committed to making a positive impact in the community. We run the Outside the Box (OTB) café, which not only serves the local community but also provides valuable learning and work opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Additionally, our OTB services offer a dynamic range of educational, training, and employment programmes, including creative arts, skills development, health and wellbeing, and working life support. Through our CQC-registered homecare company, Carers and Companions, we deliver high-quality care to elderly people n their own homes and provide independent living services for adults with learning disabilities.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director of Operations to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and management team to ensure operational excellence and organisational effectiveness. Nurturing a high-performance, collaborative culture, you will help drive improvement across all our business operations and services. From developing policies and procedures to enhancing our digital systems, your efforts will help us deliver increased efficiencies and business growth, ultimately supporting our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve.

As the Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in financial management, supporting effective business planning, budgeting, controls and performance management. Additionally, you will lead and support our staff, fostering a culture of learning and development, and promoting the values and ethos of our charity. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in identifying and harnessing business development opportunities, enhancing our offerings, and expanding our reach and impact. For the right person, this role offers the opportunity for future progression to CEO of the charity and we welcome applications from ambitious and aspiring leaders who are seeking such a career pathway.

Responsibilities include

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage policies, processes, and systems for HR, finance, and resources.
• Implement performance, KPI, and quality assessment processes.
• Enhance digital systems for efficiency and growth.

Financial Management:

• Support financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Develop and implement financial strategies and controls.
• Produce regular financial and performance reports.

HR Management:

• Lead and support personnel and teams.
• Plan and implement staffing resources and skills.
• Promote training, development, and charity values.

For further responsibilities and information, please refer to our Application Pack/Job Description Attachment.

At Ilkley Community Enterprise, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you meet only some of our requirements. We believe in the potential for growth and development within our team and are dedicated to providing the support needed for you to succeed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't hesitate to apply and join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Horatio’s Garden is a nationwide charity creating and nurturing beautifully designed gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. We are seeking a friendly, organised and energetic person with a warm and welcoming manner for the new role of Garden Coordinator.

The Garden Coordinator will join a team of several other dedicated staff across the charity’s existing projects. You will work closely with the Head Gardener, Arts Programme Manager and a team of volunteers to nurture the beautiful garden for people with spinal injuries and their visitors.

You will be responsible for the administration of the garden and coordination of the large group of volunteers. With the Head Gardener you will also arrange seasonal events for patients, their friends and family throughout the year.

Supported by the central Arts Programme Manager you will also be responsible for organising and running a range of social and creative activities for people with spinal injuries and their families and friends to enjoy creating an uplifting, friendly atmosphere in Horatio’s Garden and garden room. These sessions will need to be held on a weekend afternoon which is a critical time in the garden when most patients are available and often have friends and family to visit.

Currently the Arts programme includes crafts, quizzes, seasonal celebrations with lunches,  in addition sessional creative experts also deliver glass fusing workshops, felting, printing, talks, painting, ceramic workshop live music performances,

You will need to be a highly organised person with great IT skills and a proactive can-do attitude. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team in the garden.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, self-driven individual who is efficient, well-organised and has an outgoing personality. You will need to be adaptable and happy working with a wide range of stakeholders including people with spinal injuries and their families, NHS staff, volunteers and many different teams within the charity. An understanding of the healing benefits of gardens would be beneficial.

Key details 

• Salary: £16,070 (FTE £28,030)
• Location: The Welsh Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre,
  University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff
• Contract type/hours: Part-time, 21.5 hours
• Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025

The role is part-time, 21.5 hours a week as follows:

• 17 hours, over 2 or 3 week days, to provide garden and arts administration
• 4.5 hours, one weekend afternoon, to provide arts/creative programme

You will need to be flexible with your availability.

Horatio’s Garden is a charity that creates and cares for beautiful gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. Leading garden designers develop the stunning sanctuaries for patients and their family and friends, creating an environment which becomes an integral part of their lives and care whilst spending many months in hospital. The beautiful garden includes stunning planting, a water feature and a large garden room to give patients a warm sheltered place to enjoy the garden in all weathers. The garden also features a large glasshouse, an area of raised beds for patients where garden therapy sessions will be held, and a comfortable office for garden staff.

We are looking for someone who has

Essential

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience of stakeholder engagement and networking
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level IT competency, specifically proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience of planning and event organising
• Confident working alone and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail

Desirable 

• Highly competent administrative experience, at least 2 years
• Experience of working with the NHS or in a healthcare setting
• Bookkeeping
• Experience of volunteer coordination and recruitment

Qualities

• Upbeat and outgoing personality with brilliant people skills
• Professional and confident with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Empathetic and kind
• Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy role
• Ability to prioritise and adapt the programme to suit the interests of changing patient groups
• Self-motivated and capable of working with the minimum of direction but understanding the limits of your knowledge and able to seek advice when required

Key responsibilities

• Volunteer coordination, training and recruitment
• Support the Head Gardener with administrative duties
• Ensure the garden and buildings are presented to a high standard at all times, including sharing in the upkeep and cleanliness of the kitchen and garden room
• Develop administration methods to support the efficient running of the garden
• Provide support to plan and run events in the garden
• Support visitors to the garden, booking in visits and assisting with garden tours
• Collating the banking of donations and managing petty cash
• Creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging people with spinal injuries and their families to engage in the Entertainments Programme that are organised in the garden
• Coordinating catering arrangements and serving food and drinks
• Making posters and advertising events and activities via word of mouth
• Visiting wards to help patients to come out to the garden and garden room in hospital beds or wheelchairs.
• Handling the administrative side of the role, including risk assessments, ordering materials and budget-monitoring
• Working directly with patients and with the Arts Programme Manager to plan activities that reflect the patients’ interests
• Booking high-quality speakers, entertainers and freelance creative people to run sessions
• Working alongside session facilitators to support them.
• You will also be required to run sessions yourself, organise social activities and run quizzes

The role is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic all-rounder to be involved in a dynamic charity, helping to make a difference to people who have experienced spinal injuries.

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

To apply, Please write a one-page covering letter, explaining why you would be suited to this role and send this along with a one-page CV.

NOTE: DBS, medical and reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

About the Roundhouse

Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960’s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out. We are on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of the incredible moments that go down in history.

The Role

We are looking for a Youth Worker to join our Youth Work team, working both on the Roundhouse Studios front desk as well as on our youth focussed projects. The role will work across our 7 day provision, with the expectation of regular evening and weekend work, to provide the highest standards of service and support to young people using the Roundhouse Studios. This will include administrative and front facing duties. You will be responsible for supporting and encouraging a diverse range of young people (in particular those with multiple and complex needs) aged 11-25 to engage in opportunities at the Roundhouse and assist with pastoral support.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with experience of working alongside young people aged 11-25 years old in informal educational or youth work settings. Candidates should have knowledge and experience of safeguarding young people and be confident in speaking to young people effectively. Alongside this, we require someone that has experience in public facing/front desk roles with strong organisational and communication skills.

We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one, due to the nature of the role.

For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by Monday 14th April 2025.

Deadline: Monday 14th April 2025

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time or Full-Time

Hours: 21-35 hours per week (excluding breaks)

Salary: Pro rata of £29,348 per annum

Interviews: W/c 28/04/2025

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Health Cash Plan

• Group Life Assurance

• National Arts Pass

• Staff discount at our bar and café

• Complimentary staff tickets

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.

Job title: Philanthropy Manager

We are seeking our first Philanthropy Manager to cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors and prospective donors (including alumni and other individuals, companies and charities) to generate major gifts £10,000 - £1 million+ for the Trust.

The successful candidate will join a small Executive Team of two (Director and Stewardship Officer) and work closely with our newly appointed Chair (from 6 July 2025), the Board of Trustees, and members of its sub-committee for Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Communications.

The first Kennedy Scholars departed for Harvard and MIT in 1966. In 2026 we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of this significant milestone in our history. The impact of this life-changing opportunity over the past 60 years will feature strongly in our new fundraising campaign.

Reporting to: Director of the Kennedy Memorial Trust (KMT)

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. We understand that full-time hours may not suit all candidates, so there is some flexibility in the hours and work schedule.

Contract: Permanent

Compensation: Salary £45,000 FTE, 30 days holiday plus bank hols (FTE) and 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months’ service

Location: Home-based but within easy access to London. The post holder can work on a hybrid basis, combining predominately home-working with regular in-person meetings in London. Travel from home to London for work and meetings will be paid in accordance with any expenses policies in force at the time.

The role involves some travel, in addition to the London working requirement, for meetings/events with donors, scholars, trustees and other stakeholders – ie monthly within the UK and twice a year to the US. There will also be occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are a key part of our values, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please note, we are unable to offer a work visa for this role and so you must have the right to reside and work permanently in the UK.

About the Kennedy Memorial Trust

The Kennedy Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Established as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has supported around 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort in 1966. In addition to the scholarships, the Trust manages and maintains a memorial at Runnymede in Surrey.

The Trust prides itself on the talent and service of the candidates it selects. Following their time at Harvard or MIT, scholars have gone on to play leading roles in the UK and across the world, in public service, the law, science/technology, health, education, business, charities, the arts and media. Alumni of the programme include Lady Mary Arden (Supreme Court Justice from 2018 to 2022), Lord Mervyn King (Bank of England Governor from 2003 to 2013). David Miliband (ex Foreign Secretary, now CEO of the International Rescue Committee), Dame Kate Bingham (Chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce), Zanny Minton Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist), and Matt Clifford CBE (Co-founder of Entrepreneur First and Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency).

The Trust is a registered charity (number 234715) and is responsible for the Kennedy Memorial Fund. In accordance with the Deed, Trustees are appointed by the UK Prime Minister, the Presidents of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or by the President of the United States. Originally funded by public donation, the Trust has developed a medium-scale fundraising programme over the last decade and is now planning a more ambitious campaign as the foundation for its future development.

The role

1. Fundraising activity

Contribute to the development of the new fundraising strategy.

Research, identify and pursue fundraising opportunities that meet the Trust’s strategic objectives.

Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with Trustees and key supporters to identify, develop and deliver fundraising objectives.

Assist Trustees in developing and maintaining their portfolios of prospects and donors.

Write compelling fundraising proposals and applications for funding, including bespoke proposals tailored to specific individuals.

Initiate and nurture relationships with potential high-level donors aiming to establish a strong and long-term philanthropic relationship

Lead one-on-one and small group meetings with high-level donors and potential donors and ask them for significant financial contributions.

Maintain and develop professional, trusted and productive relationships with current and past donors, and with a range of priority stakeholders.

Use appropriate and effective negotiation skills to motivate and guide donors to make gifts at a high level.

2. Processes and Procedures

Ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant aspects of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.

Maintain a professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information, complying with privacy and data protection legislation.

Maintain the Trust’s suite of policies and procedures related to fundraising and donor engagement.

Actively engage in external networks to identify new prospective donors.

Contribute to monthly and quarterly fundraising performance reports and present progress to the trustee board and its committe

Accurately record donor interactions in the CRM database and contribute to improving data management and analysis processes.

Regularly update the Executive team on fundraising activities and seek their input and support as needed.

Work closely with the Stewardship Officer to develop and implement solicitation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects.

Participate in team decision-making by suggesting creative solutions and engaging in strategic planning discussions.

Any other duties which may be required by the Director.

Other Responsibilities

As a small organisation we ask staff to remain flexible in their role responsibilities and so the JD will vary from time to time.

Experience and education required:

Experience of professional fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing major (£10k+) gifts from individuals, Foundations and businesses.

Educated to degree level

Experience of delivering a fundraising programme and pipeline to meet financial targets.

Experience identifying, negotiating and managing resource requirements in support of fundraising activity

Experience of having worked with high-level donors

Demonstrable understanding of higher education in UK and US

Demonstrable understanding of data protection/ Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Commission.

High computer literacy in standard office packages and experience in using databases.

Competencies required:

The ability to work effectively on own initiative and within a team.

The ability to motivate and enthuse donors and prospective donors.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.

Adaptability and resilience.

Tact and sensitivity.

Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and higher education in the UK and US.

Personal Attributes required:

Exceptional social confidence and adeptness in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders

Excellent time and project management skills and the ability to organise work effectively to meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a record of communicating

information to a variety of audiences.

Good judgement and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential information or other sensitive issues.

Empathy and the ability to understand and articulate the personal, academic, and career aspirations of our scholars.

Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.

Commitment to equality and diversity, treating people from all backgrounds with respect and dignity.

Willingness to invest in continued personal development.

The ability to make independent decisions daily.

How to apply and time of interviews

Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Experience required criteria outlined above and what you would bring to the role by end of the day 25th April.

Please include the details of two referees, including one we may contact if you are shortlisted.

Interviews are planned to take place on 9th or 16th May in Central London.

If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the second referee you have nominated.

Pay: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), pro-rated to £18,000 - £19,800 for 0.6 FTE
Contract: Nine month fixed term contract, May/June 2025 – January/February 2026. Part time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). We are open to discussing flexible working and job shares
Apply by: Friday 4 April 2025 at 9:00am BST

We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site - New River Head Clerkenwell - into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.

We are seeking an experienced Database Manager to support us to implement Salesforce as our CRM system. 

Updating our data management will be essential to the success of Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration.  As Database Manager you will support teams across the organisation to migrate from Salesforce NPSP to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and ensure that we have in place the database configuration, knowledge and good practice to open effectively in Spring 2025.

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration champions art that is dynamic and diverse; we want our team to reflect that. We’re an inclusive and flexible employer, happy to hear from full-timers, part-timers and job-shares.

In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants and applicants of African, Caribbean, Central Asian, East Asian, Latinx, South Asian, South East Asian and West Asian heritage whose applications meet the essential criteria listed in the Database Manager Job Pack.

Please download the Job Pack from our website for more details on the role, what we are looking for and how to apply. 

We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process.

An online information evening for this role will take place on Tuesday 25 March from 6:00pm – 7:00pm GMT. This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about our work and ask questions about the role. If you would like to attend, please email us and ask us for joining details.

As the Head of Academic Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic department, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive learning environment. This role involves direct line management of the Academic Services and Student Services team as well as collaborating with the other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you’ll play a crucial role in formulating reports, monitoring performance metrics, implementing and overseeing academic policies to achieve our objectives.

This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a leading member of the leadership team. The role will require previous experience in a comparable management position in an academic setting, with extensive knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.

The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.

The Head of Academic Services acts as the expert in academic standards, oversight, programme management, student services and academic quality & compliance for the organisation and as such undertakes a senior responsibility within the smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day operations.

Our client,  a Performing Arts organisation, are looking for a Systems Administrator.  This role is brand new for the the company.

The system administrator role is responsible for managing and maintaining the server and network infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. The role involves administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft Azure services alongside local and cloud-based network devices. This includes supporting IT operations and also projects developing systems and services to support the Sadler’s Wells group. The post reports to the Head of IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert-level technical support
  Including design, troubleshooting, and architecture skills in support of Sadler’s Wells and their systems.
  
  
• Manage, configure, and maintain Windows Server
  Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems and the virtualised server infrastructure on-premise and in the cloud, including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solutions. Monitor and optimize server performance and resource utilization and troubleshoot system-related issues and failures.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other Windows-related services.
  Create and manage AD user accounts, groups, and security policies and implement and enforce Group Policy settings to manage user and device configurations.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, Azure AD, and hybrid cloud integrations.
  To manage Azure Virtual Machines and cloud-based workloads and integrations with cloud-based solutions. To administer Azure Active Directory for identity and access management and associated MFA and privileged access management security solutions. Integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and other federated services in a secure and resilient manner.
• Proactively maintain systems, including security updates, patches, system backups and agreed business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
  Ensure timely application of security updates and system patches, perform regular system and data backups to prevent data loss, and implement disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime and the loss of availability to systems, services, and information. Proactively monitoring capacity and planning solutions to meet the changing demands of the business.
• To develop automation and insight solutions driving efficiency for Sadler’s Wells.
  Developing the organisation’s efficiency and use of data to drive informed decisions. Leading on the implementation of Microsoft solutions such as power automate an power BI / Microsoft Fabric.
• Maximising the investment in existing solutions
  Driving value from the existing services and licenses in place, including the Microsoft E3 license.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements and privacy
  To proactively implement and develop security best practices to protect IT infrastructure. Performing  audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. Maintain system logs and documentation for compliance reporting. Supporting the groups PCI-DSS and GDPR compliance.
• Leading on the implementation and management of CyberSecurity controls
  Including compliance and a standards-based approach to systems implementation and management. Working to develop and maintain the CyberSecurity documentation, including appropriate procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Providing support for escalated IT issues
  Assisting the end user computing team in resolving complex technical issues, helping to develop the skills and abilities of other team members, working collaboratively within the team, with other parts of the organisation and with vendors and external support teams as needed.
• Working flexibly, outside of core hours and as part of a support rota as required
  Providing incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery support as part of the on-call rota. Working as needed to provide proactive maintenance at dates and times that minimise disruption to Sadler’s Wells business operations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
  Create detailed documentation for system configurations and processes. Maintain up-to-date records of IT assets and configurations. Participate in change and configuration management processes. Developing knowledge base articles and training materials for other colleagues and members of the data and systems team IT staff.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience as a System Administrator or similar role.
• Networking skills at a level commensurate with a Cisco CCNP and System support skills equivalent to an MCSE.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022).
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD and virtual machines.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Power Automate.
• Understanding of networking systems, including TCP/IP, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience of supporting identity and access management solutions.
• Knowledge of backup solutions, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks, including PCI-DSS and GDPR.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A strong empathy with Sadler’s Wells’ values, mission and objectives
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSA, or MCSE.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and integration.
• Experience with Endpoint Management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent
• Sectoral experience is desirable though not essential

Please note that this role requires someone who can be on-site 3 days per week.  Experience within the Arts is highly desirable.